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badges with range, 0-10 roentgens were being supplied by the Eastman
Kodak Company which had also promised information concerning the total
range on casualty film badgese
It was learned that the Ansco-Sweet
densitometers were not“available and Mejor Qi suggested substitution
by either a photo-volt or Weston Densitometer.
In November 1947, ColoneYSia , Captain MMR, Lt. Colonel .
wh. Commander @@ililims and Lt. Commander Gi made a brapefrom
Washington, D. C., to Annapolis, Maryland, for the purpose of inspecting
a CVE similer to the one which was to be used to transport TG 7.6.
It
wes decided that the after pilot ready room would be the most desirable
place for the instrument repair shop because of its space, air-conditioning
and access to the hanger deck.
Examination of the ship's photographic
laboratory indicated that it would be adequate for film badge processing
if the temperature could be controlled near 68° F.
The air-Plot and CIC
spaces appeared suitable as monitor control centers.
As soon as it was
decided that a ship of the type examined could be used on the mission a
letter requesting that necessary modifications be made on the assigned
ship was sent to the Chief of Naval Gperations on 17 November 1947.
During the week of 1 December 1947 Qa and BR, AEC, made
a visit to the National Technical Laboratories in South Pasadena,
California.
There it was discovered that the ion chamber survey instru-
ment being manufactured by them was the model MX-2 which was not the
fiela {netrument desiredfer. the proposed operation.
epee,
president of this company, indicated that his concern could produce a
much superior instrument and requested specificatios.
On approximately
8 December discussions were held among Bai, SB, Dr. 9a
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